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TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads?

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TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads?

Despite the splashy announcement, weight-loss ads persist on social media platform.

FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims

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FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims

Sprinkle, eat and lose weight is just unproven, says FTC.

Weight-Loss Products That May Only Trim Your Wallet

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Weight-Loss Products That May Only Trim Your Wallet

Is losing weight on your New Year’s resolution list?

Quick Weight Loss Centers Weight-Loss Programs

Class Action

Quick Weight Loss Centers Weight-Loss Programs

In May 2014, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Quick Weight Loss Centers for allegedly falsely advertising its QWLC program. Among other things, plaintiffs claim that the company guarantees consumers…

Study Calls on FDA to Act on Stimulant Found in Weight-Loss Products

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Study Calls on FDA to Act on Stimulant Found in Weight-Loss Products

Amphetamine-like ingredient found in Acacia rigidula dietary supplements could trigger harmful reactions.

SlimFast’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Weight-Loss Claims

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SlimFast’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Weight-Loss Claims

Recent inquiry takes aim at company’s “clinically proven” weight-loss claims, with a somewhat surprising result.

Various Labrada Weight-Loss Supplements

Class Action

Various Labrada Weight-Loss Supplements

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that various supplements provide weight-loss benefits when they don’t

FTC Sues Weight-Loss Marketers for Blocking Bad Reviews

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FTC Sues Weight-Loss Marketers for Blocking Bad Reviews

Complaint also asserts that company pushes deceptive weight-loss claims.

Can You Spot a Bogus Weight-Loss Ad Claim?

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Can You Spot a Bogus Weight-Loss Ad Claim?

Here’s a reality check.

Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question

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Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question

Petition urges federal officials to investigate company while consumer complaints cite multiple issues.

Various Iovate Weight-Loss Supplements

Class Action

Various Iovate Weight-Loss Supplements

A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Iovate Health Sciences in September 2016. The complaint alleges, among other things, that the company markets a line of weight-loss supplements –…

Sensa Weight-Loss Products

Class Action

Sensa Weight-Loss Products

In January 2014, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Sensa Products, LLC for allegedly falsely advertising Sensa weight-loss crystals. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the company’s advertisements promise consumers who…

NutriMost Settles with FTC over Extreme Weight-Loss Claims

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NutriMost Settles with FTC over Extreme Weight-Loss Claims

The company’s signature pitch — lose 20 to 40 pounds in 40 days — lacked scientific support, the FTC alleged.

Ultra Fast Keto Boost and Instant Keto Weight-Loss Pills

Class Action

Ultra Fast Keto Boost and Instant Keto Weight-Loss Pills

Allegations: Deceptively marketing weight-loss pills

Akävar 20/50 Weight-Loss Dietary Supplement

Class Action

Akävar 20/50 Weight-Loss Dietary Supplement

October 2015: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. August 2015: An objector filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the approval of the settlement.…

Sensa Weight-Loss Crystals

Class Action

Sensa Weight-Loss Crystals

September 2018: A federal judge denied the plaintiffs’ motion for class certification finding that they did not establish several of the requirements for class certification. The judge found that the…

Noom Weight-Loss App

Class Action

Noom Weight-Loss App

Allegations: Making misleading representations and failing to disclose information about the weight-loss app

Nature’s Science 100% Pure Garcinia Cambogia Weight-Loss Supplements

Class Action

Nature’s Science 100% Pure Garcinia Cambogia Weight-Loss Supplements

In November 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Wellnx Life Sciences for allegedly falsely advertising Nature’s Science 100% Pure Garcinia Cambogia dietary supplements. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the…

Amazon.com’s Advertising of Weight-Loss Supplements Containing Sibutramine

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Amazon.com’s Advertising of Weight-Loss Supplements Containing Sibutramine

August 2016: The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the District Court’s decision to dismiss the case and remanded the case for further proceedings. (Nicosia et al v. Amazon.com, Inc.,…

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TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads?

FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims

Weight-Loss Products That May Only Trim Your Wallet

Quick Weight Loss Centers Weight-Loss Programs

Study Calls on FDA to Act on Stimulant Found in Weight-Loss Products

SlimFast’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Weight-Loss Claims

Various Labrada Weight-Loss Supplements

FTC Sues Weight-Loss Marketers for Blocking Bad Reviews

Can You Spot a Bogus Weight-Loss Ad Claim?

Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question

Various Iovate Weight-Loss Supplements

Sensa Weight-Loss Products

NutriMost Settles with FTC over Extreme Weight-Loss Claims

Ultra Fast Keto Boost and Instant Keto Weight-Loss Pills

Akävar 20/50 Weight-Loss Dietary Supplement

Sensa Weight-Loss Crystals

Noom Weight-Loss App

Nature’s Science 100% Pure Garcinia Cambogia Weight-Loss Supplements

Amazon.com’s Advertising of Weight-Loss Supplements Containing Sibutramine

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